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hey definition

hey (hā)

interjection

  1. used to attract attention, express surprise, delight, puzzlement, etc., or preface a remark
  2. ☆ Chiefly South hello

Etymology: ME hei, echoic formation akin to Ger & Du hei

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hey Synonyms

hey*

interj.

you there, say, hey there, I say, hold on*, hold up*; see also halt 2, hello, stop.


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hey Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • say: He was always saying hey, did you hear that " .

Adjective modifier

  • bad: I just made that up, not bad hey?

Modifies a noun

  • presto: Life lies dormant in seeds, then hey presto!

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Life lies dormant in seeds, then hey presto!

Noun used with modifier

  • ma: Produced by the quot ma hey a bunch of.
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